
Paris – The National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), a leading institution in French research, is introducing a new initiative aimed at attracting international scientists whose work is under threat. This effort has the backing of the French government.
Since Donald Trump resumed his presidency in January, researchers and universities have faced increased scrutiny from his administration, raising concerns over their futures as academic freedoms and funding have been compromised.
Antoine Petit, the CEO of CNRS, shared with AFP that initial discussions indicate a “small momentum” primarily affecting “the vast majority of non-Americans.”
As Europe’s largest research organization with a workforce of 34,000, CNRS is dedicated to welcoming “colleagues who are currently hindered in their research,” as well as French researchers living abroad. Some of these expatriates “are reluctant to raise their families in Trump’s America,” he noted.
This new program, named “Choose CNRS,” follows a similar initiative announced by the government in mid-April titled “Choose France for science.” (May 2, 2025)













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